Our Catholic Mission: 'We do our best by following Jesus.'

Executive Head: Mrs E Brocklesby

Head of School: Mrs S Laskey

email: enquiry_amb@emmasumac.com

Contact number: 01562 823568

Our Catholic Mission: 'We do our best by following Jesus.'

Friday 18th October 2024

Teapot Time will take place as normal on Tuesday morning.

Date for the Diary:

Please don't forget that the school photographer will be in school on Monday morning to take individual photo's.

Autumn/ Winter Menus that will come into place after half term. Please ensure that you are making your child's meal selection in advance.

Message from Mrs Brocklesby

Today was one of the highlights of the school year for me. It was wonderful to welcome prospective parents to Saint Ambrose School and Nursery on our Open day.

This year Mrs Laskey and I proudly welcomed parents to our School and Nursery. Parents were shown round by our fantastic Year Six pupils who shared their memories and experiences of Saint Ambrose. It was wonderful for parents to see the creative and engaging curriculum in action. There was a fantastic buzz of learning that could be seen throughout the school. Our children in all classes were demonstrating a love for learning, whilst any new children were enjoying the bee hunt, balloons and bee cakes. Mrs Laskey and I were overjoyed at the comments we received from prospective parents about the hardworking polite pupils we have at Saint Ambrose. Everyone was certainly living out the school Mission, 'We do our best by following Jesus.'

If you know any families with school age or nursery age children, please tell them about Saint Ambrose School and Nursery and ask them to contact the school office.

Calling new Live Simply Ambassadors for 2024-2025.
 
Our Live Simply team for 2024-2025 will be made up of 2 children from Year R all the way up to Year 6.
 
This year our school is working with CAFOD and trying to complete our Live Simply award. 
 
CAFOD's vision for the future is to have of a world without poverty. A world where anyone who is sick can see a doctor and where all children can go to school.
A world where people have clean water to drink and enough food to eat and a safe home to live in. 
Through the Live Simply award, we are working with CAFOD to try and create this kind of world.
 
As Live Simply members and a school community we are going to try our best to:
Live simply,
Live sustainably and,
Live in solidarity.
 
If you would like to volunteer to be a Live Simply ambassador, please let your teacher know and voting will take place in your class.
The new Live Simply Ambassadors will be announced next week.
 
 

The Live Simply Ambassadors are going to be holding a raffle to raise money for CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development).

Due to technical difficulties we have not yet been able to set up the raffle ticket sale on Arbor however, this will be done early next week. From Tuesday, you will also be able to purchase physical tickets after school in playground from the Live Simply Ambassadors.

Due to the technical issues the draw will now take place when we return after half term.

Thank you for your support.

DATE TIME EVENT
Monday 21st October AM Individual Photographs
Tuesday 22nd October 3.40p.m. to 6.10p.m. Parents' Evening
Wednesday 23rd October 9.15a.m. Class Mass - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
Thursday 24th October 3.40p.m. to 6.10p.m. Parents' Evening
Friday 25th October Break up for half term
Tuesday 10th December 1.30p.m. Reception and Key Stage One Nativity
Wednesday 11th December 9.30a.m. Reception and Key Stage One Nativity
1.30p.m. Key Stage Two Carol Concert in Church
Friday 13th December 9.30a.m. Key Stage Two Carol Concert in Church
Tuesday 17th December 9.05a.m. Reception and Year Two Christmas Workshops for Parents - More information to follow
Wednesday 18th December 9.05a.m. Year One Christmas Workshops for Parents - More information to follow
Thursday 19th December Whole School Christmas Party Day

Half Term Activities

October Half Term
 
Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme will be holding our holiday football courses during half term. Course run 10am-3pm and are open to children aged 5-13 years (Reception- Year 8). Younger children, 5-7 years can attend for half days if they prefer. 
 
The courses will feature our Star Player Award and a mini soccer tournament, everyone who competes receive a prize. 
 Cost: Online price: 1 day = £10, 2 days = £20, 3 days= £28 . Half days @ £5 per day 10-12.30 or 1-3pm - 10% sibling discount 
Pay on the day price:  1 day = £12, 2 days = £22, 3 days= £30. Half days @ £6 per day- No sibling discount
The venues are:-
 
Droitwich Cricket Club WR9 7AN– Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th 
Worcester – Bishop Perowne College -Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th 
Bromsgrove - South Bromsgrove High - Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th 
Malvern –  Dyson Perrins Academy - Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st 
Kidderminster – Baxter College - Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st & Friday 1st
Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre - Thursday 31st & Friday 1st
 
Please bring both indoor and outdoor footwear, packed lunch, drinks, umbrella and waterproof clothing. All courses will be outdoors, in the event of adverse weather conditions, we may have to cancel. Online price is available until Friday 25th Oct. After this date pay on the day price applies to online payments. 
To book a place email harrierscommunity@hotmail.co.uk  
Please email details EACH time you book 
 
Name:                           Age:               Any Medical Conditions:              Emergency Contact number: 
 
Course Venue:                                                      Days attending: 
                                    
Payment details will be sent with confirmation of booking. 

Raring2go! Leaflet

Parish Events

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 19th 2024 Parish Retreat day - 

'Hail Holy Queen, Our Life, Our Sweetness and Our Hope'.

Time: Approximately 10am-4pm.

Please see the poster for more information.

Term Dates

Term Dates 2024 25

Autumn 2024 timetable version 8

Regular attendance at school means that your child will make the most of their education and improve their chances later on in life. At St Ambrose, good attendance is of high importance and we strive to have at least 96% attendance. Please help us with this target. If you need any support, then school is here to help so that your child can get the very best out of the education we provide. 

We will continue sending out regular push notifications about attendance so that you are aware if you child falls below our 96% target and we are working with Louise Howles, our Education Welfare Officer to support us with improvements.

YEAR GROUP DAY/S
Reception Monday
Year 1 Monday and Tuesday
Year 2 Wednesday and Friday
Year 3 Tuesday and Thursday
Year 4 Tuesday (swimming) and Friday
Year 5 Wednesday and Friday
Year 6 Tuesday (swimming) and Friday
Sprint Active are our providers for After School Clubs.  Please see the adjacent letter for year groups and activities and also how you are able to sign your child up. There are still spaces available across all days.

St Ambrose After School Clubs

Mass Times at St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Mass Times

Folk Masses for this Term 

Sunday 27th October at 6p.m. 

Sunday 24th November at 6p.m.

First Mass of Christmas Tuesday 24th December at 5p.m.

 

Wednesday Word

Kind Regards,

Mrs Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby